Situated along the lakefront, in beautiful, Nelson, BC lies a historical marvel.  Streetcar #23 is a fully functional streetcar that was once in use here in Nelson in the first half of the 20th century.  Once the backup streetcar for the defunct Nelson Street Railway, it has had a colourful history. The Nelson Electric Tramway …

The Kootenay Lake Historical Society is the custodian of the SS Moyie, the oldest passenger sternwheeler in the world that plied Kootenay Lake for 59 years. The Society operates the Archives which is a collection of information and original photographs of the history of Kaslo, BC and Kootenay Lake sternwheelers. Now permanently berthed in Kaslo, …

Nelson’s newest and largest cultural attraction. This state-of-the-art facility is home to Nelson’s museum and art gallery. Enjoy temporary exhibitions of local and regional art. New permanent exhibit on Nelson’s history from First Nations to present day. Gift shop on site.

The spacious, bungalow-style house, built in 1910, cost $5,000 to build and was the first home in Colville to have electricity. Visitors to the Keller Estate will enjoy the interior of the house, which contains some of the original furniture on display and for the most part, the interior decoration is original and unaltered. The …

Step back in time and see the history of Boundary County in this local museum – Kootenai People, David Thompson and the area’s early settlers. Exhibits change regularly.

Tiger Historical Center/Museum: The historic (1912) Tiger Store, museum, gift shop, blacksmith reproduction display and rest stop, is the Visitor Information Center for the North Pend Oreille Scenic Byway and the surrounding area. Open Memorial Day through September The rest stop is open 24 hours/day–outdoor information kiosk. See our website for more information.

Explore the many outdoor exhibits throughout the property during the summer season, including a short video of an underground tour of the LeRoi Mine, an amazing collection of geological specimens of the area, a walk-on train caboose, and try your hand at gold panning! The indoor exhibits, visitor centre, and gift shop are open year-round …

501 c(3) to support and enrich the cultural environment for local citizens, the continual growth and sustainability of area businesses,  and provide an engaging experience for all visitors. Stop in and visit at one of our many locations!

Located in Newport, Washington, next to the Big Wheel and Gazebo in Centennial Plaza, visit our 1908 I. & W. N. Depot building, Burlington Northern caboose, Bradley building, hunters cabin, settlers cabin, schoolhouse, ice house, logging camp bunkhouse, fire lookout replica, sawmill, and pioneer church, all full of historical artifacts from Pend Oreille County and …

Over 1,000 artifacts represent arts, crafts, customs and religion of the Doukhobors. A variety of items are available in the Village Art Gallery. Audio Visual Gallery features documentaries, photo archive and exhibits yearly. Ten buildings and acres await your heritage viewing pleasure.